Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | Japan | 28 Feb 2012
The first part of this two-part series provided a general overview of outsourcing, including: what is meant by "outsourcing"; its potential benefits; and the lifecycle of an outsourcing transaction.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | European Union, Japan | 6 Feb 2012
Collecting and processing personal data is central to the global business operations of multinational Japanese companies.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | European Union, Japan | 26 Aug 2011
Serious cyber attacks on Japanese companies' data networks are increasing in scale and frequency, as highlighted by the recent high profile attacks on Sony, Sega and Nintendo, all incidents widely reported by the international media.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | Japan, United Kingdom | 27 Jun 2011
New legislation has recently come into effect in the UK to implement amendments to the EU framework for regulating providers of electronic communications networks and services ("EU Framework").
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | European Union, Japan | 22 Feb 2011
IntroductionCollecting and processing personal data relating to customers and employees is central to the global business operations of multinational Japanese companies.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP | Global, Japan | 20 Dec 2010
Incorporation of open source software in software development has become the rule rather than the exception.